What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frauds involving bear? That's nonsense! (12)" mean?

The definition is "nonsense!". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). STICK (synonym="bear") in FIDDLES (synonym="frauds") = FIDDLESTICKS; definition: "nonsense!" The answer is FIDDLESTICKS.

Frauds involving bear? That's nonsense! (12)

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